Rudolph “Rudy” Viola, 61. Family: Wife, Karen Viola; has two sisters, a brother, a daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons.Education: Bachelor of science degree in marine biology, California State University at Long Beach; some graduate work in business administration.Occupation: Small business owner and retired from General Motors with 30 years' service.Military service:Air Force, served during the Vietnam War and Cold War periodsEndorsements: Northern Nevada Central Labor Council, Northern Nevada Building Trades, Northern Nevada Central Labor Council Courtesy of Rudy Viola